The Trimester 3 exam timetable is out, and many are turning their thoughts to how they will get to the exam on the day. For around 4,500 students this might not be an issue.

They have the option to sit their Trimester 3 exam online, supervised in real time by a real person via a web cam and in their own space. The added bonus is, in most cases, they can also choose their preferred start time so they really can ‘study when it suits’ them. Of course, all the integrity considerations are in place but we also hope to provide a whole new dimension of flexibility and accessibility.

More than 2,200 students sat their exams online last trimester. Their feedback showed that more than 94% would sit their exams online again in future, and 66% felt their exam performance was improved. The top reasons people gave for this were being able to choose their preferred start time, not having to travel, and being able to type instead of handwriting their answers.

If this option is available in your unit and you want to sit your exam online, it’s time to check out your options. For more information check out our web page or the ‘Online Exam Information’ section in your unit’s Moodle page. Just look for the blue owl !